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Not that I'm advocating for him but why isn't Brickley available for the playoffs? I remember Krieder was able to sign out of college and play in the playoffs. I'm just fuzzy on the eligibility rules that apply.

I've watched the video about 10 times; it wasn't intentional, but he did get him in the head. He just mis-timed the hit, and now the DoPS is setting a precedent that they will suspend superstars during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I hate this suspension as a Kings fan, but I see why they did it. That being said, it wasn't a blatantly intentional non-hockey play to try to cause injury, and there's no way he should have been suspended during the playoffs. Players of Doughty's caliber are what the people pay to see.

I'm hoping there's an appeal process like in the MLB, and they NHL let's him suit up. Anyone know what the NHLPA is saying about this?

Not that I'm advocating for him but why isn't Brickley available for the playoffs? I remember Krieder was able to sign out of college and play in the playoffs. I'm just fuzzy on the eligibility rules that apply.

Kid isn't eligible unfortunately as he wasn't signed by the deadline to be eligible

If the boys somehow manage to find a way to steal a win tonight I think they run the table against the VGK.